News release
RCMP arrest youth after online threats made toward school in Middle Sackville
September 4, 2025
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Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a youth after they made online threats toward a school in Middle Sackville.
On September 2, at approximately 3 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report that a youth made an online post threatening a school and its students and staff, in Middle Sackville. A youth had posted a picture of themselves, on school property, holding a firearm, while making threats to harm staff and students. Through the investigation, officers learned the firearm was an airsoft gun.
The 16-year-old of Middle Sackville was safely arrested at a home for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and was released on conditions. They will appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date.
The RCMP is committed to promoting the safety and security of students, staff and the broader community, and reminds students to think carefully before posting content that could be perceived as a threat.
“Think before you post,” says Cst. Mandy Edwards, Public Information Officer with RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment. “A social media post intended to appear ‘cool’ could have lasting criminal consequences.”
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment.
File # 25-126948